Indonesia to procure BrahMos missiles from India: Report
New Delhi. Indonesia has reportedly signed a deal with India to procure coastal batteries of the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile, marking a major step in strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries. The agreement is expected to enhance Indonesia’s maritime security capabilities while expanding India’s footprint as a defence exporter in the Indo-Pacific region.
According to sources, the contract includes the supply of coastal variants of the BrahMos, one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world. The missile, jointly developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia, can reach speeds of up to Mach 3, nearly three times the speed of sound. For export purposes, its range is capped at around 290 kilometres to comply with international missile technology guidelines.
While the exact value of the deal and the number of batteries being supplied have not been officially disclosed, the agreement reflects growing defence ties between India and Indonesia. The move will strengthen Jakarta’s coastal defence capabilities, particularly important for an archipelago nation that must secure vast maritime boundaries and strategic sea lanes.
Indonesia also plans to explore sea-launched versions of the BrahMos for deployment on its naval warships as part of its ongoing military modernisation programme. Discussions regarding the deal gained momentum during high-level engagements, including talks held during the India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in late 2025.
With this purchase, Indonesia becomes the second Southeast Asian nation after the Philippines to acquire the missile system. In 2022, Manila signed a $375 million contract for three shore-based anti-ship BrahMos batteries, with deliveries beginning in 2024. Philippine military officials later described the system as a “game-changer” for coastal defence.
The growing demand for the BrahMos highlights India’s efforts to expand its defence exports and establish itself as a key security partner in the Indo-Pacific. For Indonesia, diversifying its military procurement sources helps reduce dependence on traditional suppliers while strengthening maritime security across its extensive island territory.
